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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,772.76, 289,484.98 and 114,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,772.76, 289,484.98 and 114,279.52 is: 157,704.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,772.76 : 289,484.98 = 114,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,772.76/289,484.98 = 114,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,772.76x = 289,484.98 × 114,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,772.76x = 33,082,204,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,082,204,561.61/209,772.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,704.96

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